“Pian del Ciampolo” Rosso Toscana IGT 2023

Montevertine | Tuscany
Soc. Agr. Montevertine s.s. | Loc. Montevertine 1 | IT 53017 Radda in Chianti

09812623 · 0,75 l · 42,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

The youngest wine from the house of Manetti – and yet one that bears Montevertine's signature like a second skin. Pian del Ciampolo is more than just an entry-level wine: it is the accessible side of the uncompromising philosophy for which Sergio Manetti gave up the Chianti Classico DOCG in 1981 because he refused to blend white Trebbiano into his Sangiovese. This wine comes from parts of the two great bottlings – le Pergole Torte and Montevertine – as well as from grapes from younger vines. What would elsewhere be called a second or third wine is here pure Sangiovese character in its freshest form.

The grapes for the cuvée made from ninety per cent Sangiovese, five per cent Canaiolo and five per cent Colorino grow on one and a half hectares facing east-northeast, newly planted in 2003. Bright ruby red in colour, aromas of wild strawberries, sour cherries, violets, rose petals, slightly smoky. Juicy, fresh on the palate, with pithy tannins and lively acidity. Medium structure, ripe fruit, spicy finish. A Sangiovese of classic elegance – simple, honest and uncommonly Tuscan. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Pian del Ciampolo 2023 is magnificent. Rich and complex in the glass, the Pian del Ciampolo 2023 is an undeniable success. It offers fantastic depth and presence, but no heaviness. Preserved red cherry, mint, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco and cinnamon are some of the many nuances that meld together. Smooth, silky tannins round off the whole in style. A floral finish invites a second glass." Vinous

"A multi-faceted wine with flavours of fresh flowers, red cherries, citrus and liquorice. Medium to full-bodied with very good concentration, velvety tannins, supple fruit and super-refreshing, subtle acidity. Unfiltered." James Suckling